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YWCA York Learning Center at Yorkshire Elem

295 Mills St, York, PA 17402 · York County
1 core-safety citation in last 12 months Keystone STAR 4

YWCA York Learning Center at Yorkshire Elem is a certified child care center in York, PA. It holds a Keystone STAR 4 rating. Since August 2021, Pennsylvania certification staff have inspected it 7 times. The state cited 43 violations, 4 of them core-safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). 7 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 on a core-safety topic. Measured by topic-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #26 of 43 centers in York and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers.

Inspection record

More citations than 68% of 4,789 Pennsylvania certified centers, per inspection, weighted by topic. More citations than most
Tied for #26 of 43 centers in York
4 Core-safety citations
39 Other citations
7 Inspections
0 Complaint investigations that found violations
43 citations from 7 state visits since Aug 16, 2021 · 7 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 14, 2025

Every state visit

2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom) Nov 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Jan 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation found Oct 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found Oct 2, 2023 · Inspection · citation found Oct 27, 2022 · Inspection · citation found Nov 18, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Violation found No violation Top row: inspections · bottom row: complaint investigations, self-reported incidents and other visits

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork 9
Health & medication 9
Emergency preparedness 7
Building & playground safety 6
Training & qualifications 5
Background checks 3
Food & feeding 2
Transportation 1
Supervision 1

Citations, newest first

Core safety Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff member 1 was observed in ratio with children and had a primary care group. Documentation of a volunteer state police record and volunteer child abuse clearance were on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “Staff member 1 was removed from schedule and site while obtaining required criminal record and child abuse registry clearances in order to work in a childcare position at the facility”
Follow-up Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Continued non-compliance from SIN-00275625 While completing a correction verification visit, it was observed that cleaning supplies were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “Director removed cleaning product bottle and placed it in the staff lounge to ensure the facility is operating in conformity with Federal and State laws and regulations. it is to also ensure that facility does not pose a threat to the health and safety of the children”
Re-cited at a follow-up visit; counted once, with the original citation.
Citation Nov 14, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Post the inspection summary 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(b)
During the time of a correction verification visit, it was observed that the inspection summary for SIN-00275625 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2026): “Director located the misplaced inspection summary on site and hung it up on the site's parent board to ensure the inspection summary remains posted until agent of the Department verifies that each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected”
Citation Oct 16, 2025 Inspection Building & playground safety
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the time of inspection, it was observed that cleaning supplies were accessible to children.
Center’s plan of correction (not implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Staff were informed that cleaning supplies must be in their hands or stored away from children to ensure toxic material does not pose a threat to the health or safety of the children.”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents. This was corrected during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Parent emergency letter was placed on parent board and corrected on site”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 16, 2025 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Hypothetical locations 55 Pa. Code §3270.94(a)(4)
Documentation on file showed that the hypothetical location of the fire was the same location for each fire drill.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Director explained to staff what goes into the hypothetical location box when doing a fire drill to ensure the location s of the fire are rotated around the facility”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Locked cabinet 55 Pa. Code §3270.183(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that child records were located in a black unlocked container at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “Fee agreements were removed from the portfolio box so no child record information is at the site”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Oct 16, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the expired certificate of compliance was posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 14, 2025): “New compliance certificate has replaced expired certificate of compliance to ensure the current certificate is posted in a conspicuous location used by parents”
Inspection status on COMPASS: Non Compliant – Finalized
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Post the inspection summary 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(b)
While conducting a correction verification visit, it was observed that the inspection summary 00254010 was not posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Director posted the inspection summary in a conspicuous location used by parents until agent of department verifies each regulatory noncompliance item cited on the inspection summary has been corrected”
Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Documentation of education and two years' experience working with children was not on file for staff member 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Staff member 1 sent documentation to director to ensure assistant group supervisor has a high school diploma and 2 years of experience with children.”
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Citation Jan 9, 2025 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Documentation of two written, nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person were not on file for staff member 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Feb 21, 2025): “Staff member 1 provided 2 nonfamily references from individuals attesting to the person's suitability to serve as a facility person.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have a lidded trash can for children to dispose of trash contaminated with human secretions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Lidded trashcan has been added to the room used by school age students”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Plan posted 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(d)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the emergency plan was not posted in a conspicuous location.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Updated emergency plan has been returned to the site and placed in a conspicuous location”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Building & playground safety
Include 6 categories of development/Dramatic role playing 55 Pa. Code §3270.101(c)/3270.101(c)(1)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the facility did not include materials for dramatic role playing.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Director has purchased play equipment and materials that includes items for dramatic role playing”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Food & feeding
Refrigerator 55 Pa. Code §3270.107
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the refrigerator that the facility uses to store their snacks for the children did not have an operating thermometer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “A new thermometer has been added to the refrigerator the facility uses to store snacks.”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)
During the time of inspection, staff member 1 told certification representative that the children use hand sanitizer to wash their hands before breakfast.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Hand sanitizer has been removed from care to ensure that a child¿s hands are washed before meals, snacks, after toileting and being diapered”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)
Documentation of an annual emergency drill was not on file at the facility.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 16, 2025): “Documentation of an annual emergency drill was returned to the site to be on file at the facility”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Transportation
Pick-up and drop-off points 55 Pa. Code §3270.171(a)
Documentation of notifying the local traffic safety authorities annually in writing of the location of the facility and the program's use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility was not on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Local traffic safety was edited and replaced with a current letter to inform families we noticed the location of the facility and the programs use of pedestrian and vehicular routes around the child care facility”
Citation Oct 1, 2024 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that the facility did not have the current certificate of compliance posted in a conspicuous location used by parents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 9, 2025): “Current certificate of compliance was found at the site and put back in conspicuous location used by parents”
Core safety Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Staff member 2 and staff member 3 did not have documentation of a disclosure statement on file. A disclosure statement for staff member 2 was completed during the inspection. Documentation of the mandated reporter training on file for staff member 3 was completed 90 days after their first day working with children.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2023): “The director had staff 2 and 3 sign the disclosure statement in front of the director as a witness. The mandated reporter training for staff member 3 is on file.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Pertinent Laws & Regulations/General Health and Safety 55 Pa. Code §3270.14/3270.21
Documentation of the emergency plan on file did not include a continuity of care plan.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2023): “The director sent DHS rep the correct emergency plan which it state the continuity of care plan.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Protective Outlet Covers 5 yrs. or less 55 Pa. Code §3270.65
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there were outlet covers missing in room 216. Outlet covers were put in the electrical outlet during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2023): “The staff member put back the outlet cover in the electrical outlet, were it was missing.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Locked or inaccessible 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there was a bottle of water conditioner for a fish tank that had a "keep out of reach of children" label on it located on a table that was accessible to children. The bottle of water conditioner was placed in a cabinet out of the reach of children during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2023): “The staff put the bottle of water conditioner away and out of reach of children.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Building & playground safety
Has all items 55 Pa. Code §3270.75(c)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that tape was missing from the first aid kit in room 216. Tape was added to the first aid kit during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2023): “The staff added the tape back to the first aid kit during the inspection.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Written consent 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(6)
Documentation of the medication log on file for child 2 didn't include parental written consent to administer medication. The parent signed for consent to administer medication during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2023): “The parent signed for consent to administer medication during the inspection.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Special notes 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)(viii)
Documentation of the medication log on file for child 1 didn't include special notes related to problems of administration.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 30, 2023): “The director contacted the parent to get the emergency action plan that included special notes related to problems of administration.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Health & medication
Child's hands washed/Adult Hygiene 55 Pa. Code §3270.134(a)/3270.152
During the time of inspection, it was observed that children and staff members didn't wash hands with soap and water before snack. Staff member and children were using hand sanitizer.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2023): “The staff made sure they washed their hands as well as the students before snacking or meals.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(5)/3270.27(b)
Documentation of the emergency plan on file was not reviewed since April 2022 and did not include accommodations for infants, toddlers, children with disabilities, and children with chronic medical conditions.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2023): “The director sent the DHS rep, the correct emergency evac plan updated on April 2023, with the correct accommodations.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Emergency preparedness
Emergency plan/Plan reviewed/updated annually 55 Pa. Code §3270.27(a)(6)/3270.27(b)
Documentation of an annual emergency drill was not on file at the facility. Emergency drills were conducted and documented during the inspection.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2023): “Emergency drills were conducted and documented during the inspection.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
Age and Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(e)(4)(i)
Documentation of pediatric first aid/CPR training on file for staff member 1 showed that it was renewed after the expiration of the initial training. The initial training was completed on 12/22/19 and the updated training was completed on 2/26/22.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2023): “The director noticed that the staff member's certification in pediatric first aid was expired and made sure the staff completed the training as soon as possible which was completed on 2/26/2022”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Training & qualifications
HS/GED + 2 yrs/Exp, educ., training prior to facility 55 Pa. Code §3270.36(b)(5)/3270.192(2)(ii)
Documentation of two years' experience working with children was not on file for staff member 2 and staff member 3.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 29, 2023): “The director had to gather information from staff 2 and 3 about their years of experience working with children.”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Parent home/work address, phone 55 Pa. Code §3270.124(b)(3)
Documentation of the emergency contact information on file for child 3, didn't include the enrolling parents work phone number.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2023): “The director had the parent include the work phone in the emergency contact form”
Citation Oct 2, 2023 Inspection Records & paperwork
Availability of certificate of compliance and applicable regulations 55 Pa. Code §3270.25(a)
During the time of inspection, it was observed that there wasn't a current certificate of compliance posted.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Nov 28, 2023): “The director printed and posted a certificate of compliance.”
Core safety Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Background checks
Comply with CPSL/CPSL information 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)/3270.192(4)
Facility person number 1 had Mandated Reporter training dated 6/1/17 and updated on 10/12/22, which is greater than 60 months. Facility Person number 3 did not have out of state clearances on file. Facility person number 3 may not work in a child care position until out of state clearances are obtained.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “All facility persons record will include copy of requests for the criminal history record and child abuse registry clearance, info, a copy of the disclosure statements and a copy of the completed clearance information required under the CPSL,. Check list in place to guide this practice. CHRO has…”
Core safety Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Supervision
Staff assigned to specific children 55 Pa. Code §3270.113(a)(1)
In the School aged room, staff were not able to account for all children within their primary care groups.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “All staff shall be assigned the responsibility for supervision of specific children. Each staff shall know their primary care group and where they are at all times. Facility staff have primary groups listed and tracked in each child care space.”
Citation Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(1)
Medication for child number 2 was not in the original box
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “the original box was obtained for the medication for child #2”
Citation Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log/Amount to administer 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)/3270.133(7)(iv)
Child number 1 had a medication log that was not filled out correctly. Medication log was missing the dosage amount, the dates that the medication log is valid through, and any special instructions or symptoms to look for to administer the medication.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “Operator added amount of dosage. The dates the log is valid and special instructions. Child number 1 no longer has medication at the facility and was removed by the mother.”
Citation Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Health & medication
12 months prior to service and every 24 months thereafter/Health assessment, TB test 55 Pa. Code §3270.151(a)/3270.192(3)
Staff person number 2 had a health assessment dated 11/27/19 and updated on 2/8/22, which is greater than 24 months.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 14, 2022): “All health assessments for all staff will be renewed within 24 months”
Citation Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Food & feeding
Wholesome 55 Pa. Code §3270.161(a)
In the young 3's preschool room, expired milk was observed in the fridge. Milk dated 10/28/22, 11/1/22, 11/1/22, and 10/18/22 was observed in the fridge on 11/4/22. In the 4 and 5 year old preschool room, expired milk was observed in the fridge. Milk dated 11/1/22 and 11/1/22 was observed in the fridge on 11/4/22
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Dec 5, 2022): “Provider will provide only products to children that are within the sell by/use by dates. All milk was disposed of on site.”
Citation Oct 27, 2022 Inspection Records & paperwork
Two written references 55 Pa. Code §3270.192(5)
Staff number 4 did not have 2 written, nonfamily references on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 3, 2023): “All facility persons will have two written, nonfamily references on file attesting to their suitability as a facility person. Corrected on site, two non-family references were obtained.”
Citation Nov 18, 2021 Inspection Building & playground safety
Original container 55 Pa. Code §3270.66(b)
In the preschool room, a bottle of cleaning solution was observed with no label of contents.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “A label was affixed to the bottle immediately containing information about the contents, photo attached.”
Citation Nov 18, 2021 Inspection Health & medication
Medication log 55 Pa. Code §3270.133(7)
There was no medication log for the medication for child number 1.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 18, 2022): “Med log was created for child number 1 with appropriate information and signatures.”
Citation Nov 18, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Health and Safety Training 55 Pa. Code §3270.31(f)
Staff number 1 did not complete health and safety training within 90 days of hire. The file for staff number 1 does not contain a completed health nd safety training.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “All staff must complete 10 hour BKC orientation training within the first 30 days of employment as per our 90 day checklist. Staff has successfully completed this training.”
Citation Nov 18, 2021 Inspection Training & qualifications
Comply with CPSL 55 Pa. Code §3270.32(a)
Staff person number 2, start date 6/30/21, does not have a completed mandated reporter training on file. Staff person number 3, start date 7/29/21 does not have an approved mandated reporter training on file.
Center’s plan of correction (implemented, Jan 6, 2022): “All employees, #2 and 3, take MR training ASAP, attached.”

“Core safety” marks citations about supervision and staff ratios, discipline and caregiver conduct, background checks, child protection and safe sleep, the topics our score weights most. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity. “Follow-up” marks a violation re-cited at a follow-up visit, counted once. How scores work.

About this center

Capacity —
Certificate status Regular (COMPASS: awaiting renewal)
Certificate valid through Jan 18, 2027
Keystone STARS STAR 4
since Apr 27, 2026 · what STARS means
Operator YWCA York
Phone —
State certificate # CER-00250466
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Common questions

Has YWCA York Learning Center at Yorkshire Elem had any serious violations?

Pennsylvania cited 4 violations since 2021 on the topics Daycare Record treats as core safety (supervision, staff ratios, discipline, background checks, child protection or safe sleep). The most recent, on Nov 14, 2025 (background checks): “Staff member 1 was observed in ratio with children and had a primary care group. Documentation of a volunteer state police record and volunteer child abuse clearance were on file.” Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; each citation is listed in full above.

Have there been complaints about YWCA York Learning Center at Yorkshire Elem?

Pennsylvania lists no complaint investigation that found a violation at YWCA York Learning Center at Yorkshire Elem since 2021. Its search shows these “verified complaints” but not what a complaint alleged, or whether every violation relates to it.

What is YWCA York Learning Center at Yorkshire Elem’s Keystone STARS rating?

STAR 4, effective Apr 27, 2026. Keystone STARS is Pennsylvania’s quality rating program for child care, from STAR 1 to STAR 4. It measures program quality, not inspection results, so read both.

How does YWCA York Learning Center at Yorkshire Elem compare with other daycares in York?

It is tied for #26 of 43 centers in York by topic-weighted citations per inspection, and has more citations per inspection than 68% of Pennsylvania certified centers with enough inspection history to compare.

When was YWCA York Learning Center at Yorkshire Elem last inspected?

Nov 14, 2025 (unannounced monitoring). The state cited at least one violation during that visit.

Who runs YWCA York Learning Center at Yorkshire Elem?

The legal entity on its Pennsylvania certificate is YWCA York.

Certified centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Pennsylvania Department of Human Services inspection records (Office of Child Development and Early Learning, Bureau of Certification Services), including each finding and the center’s plan of correction. Rule numbers refer mostly to 55 Pa. Code Chapter 3270, the rules for child care centers; a few cite Chapter 20, which covers every certified facility. Pennsylvania’s records don’t grade violations by severity; the “core safety” label and the score are Daycare Record’s.

To check the state’s own record, search the center’s name on COMPASS Child Care Provider Search and open its inspection history. Data refreshed Oct 16, 2026.

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